February 2 (Noun)
Meaning
If the ground hog emerges and sees his shadow on this day, there will be 6 more weeks of winter.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Every year on February 2, the community holds a Groundhog Day event with plenty of food and festivities.
- The groundhog's prediction on February 2 will determine if spring arrives earlier or later than expected.
- Traditionally, if the groundhog emerges and sees its shadow on February 2, there will be 6 more weeks of winter.
- February 2 marks a midway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
- Bill Murray's classic comedy movie takes place on February 2, where he experiences the same day repeatedly.